Crisis Nursing Home Discharge Planning – A View from the Resident’s Perspective
Learn what the last covered day under Medicare really means and how to protect your loved one from an early nursing home discharge.
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How to Maximize Rehabilitation Coverage in a Skilled Nursing Home
Maximizing rehabilitation coverage in a skilled nursing home means knowing your options, working with care providers, and ensuring the right support for your loved one.
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The Legal Side of Moving a Parent Into Your Home
Moving a parent into your home comes with important considerations, from Medicaid and taxes to healthcare and legal planning.
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Understanding New Jersey Medicare Supplement Plans
Navigating healthcare options as a senior can be complex, especially when considering the costs not covered by Medicare alone. New Jersey Medicare Supplement Plans, commonly known as Medigap, provide essential coverage to fill the gaps left by traditional Medicare. There are a variety of Medigap plans available in New Jersey, which we touch on below…
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Understanding Pennsylvania Medicare Supplement Plans
As seniors consider their healthcare options, it is important to keep in mind the coverage gaps left by Medicare. Pennsylvania Medicare Supplement Plans, which are also known as Medigap, offer an essential solution to fill these gaps, providing coverage for expenses not covered by traditional Medicare. This blog provides an overview of the Medigap plans…
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The Importance of Crisis Planning for Seniors
The importance of crisis planning for seniors can be summarized by something Benjamin Franklin once said, “By failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail.” Oftentimes, families contact our Elder Care Law office for crisis planning for seniors in their lives, struggling to manage the needs of their loved ones while caught up in the…
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What is the difference between Medicare and Medicaid?
Understanding the difference between Medicare and Medicaid is essential for anyone navigating the healthcare landscape in the United States, especially for seniors and those with low incomes. While Medicare and Medicaid are government-sponsored healthcare programs, they serve different populations and have unique eligibility requirements, coverage options, and funding sources. Both programs have distinct features, and…
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Does it Have to Be this Complicated?
Once, during a client meeting, I was attempting to explain to a client’s family why part of the client’s income must be placed into a trust to become eligible for Medicaid assisted living coverage in New Jersey. As I was explaining something that I knew did not make sense to a reasonable person, I asked…
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An Unexpected Support System in Our Public Benefits Department
Written by Kaitlin Dirkx, Director of Public Benefits. Fall 2022 marks my seventh anniversary with Rothkoff Law Group, working as Director of Public Benefits. It also marks the longest I have ever worked for the same employer. When people ask what has kept me here for seven years, I always return to the relationships that…
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Will Your Traditional Medicare Change?
When a new Medicare beneficiary becomes eligible for enrollment, there are two general options for coverage, Traditional Medicare or Medicare Advantage. While Medicare Advantage is gaining in popularity, the majority of seniors still elect Traditional Medicare because it gives them the freedom to choose their providers and manage their own care. However, with the creation…
